‘Once in a lifetime opportunity’ for Shannon’s Ed Slattery
Ireland’s rugby sevens team secured last ditch qualification for the Tokyo Olympics last month, their set-up includes a Shannon man in a prominent position.
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ON THE FARM: In praise of the suckler cow
*Sucklers on the Melody farm. There is something about a scent and its power to transport you away to another time or place. To even an urbanite, the sweet fragrance of hay wafting through the air on a balmy summer’s breeze can arouse a nostalgia for summers past.
Wait of forever is almost over for Liam Jegou
Brittany born but Ballyvaughan bred, Liam Jegou has expressed confidence with his preparation ahead of Sunday’s heats of the C1 category are set for the Kasai Canoe Slalom Centre in the Tokyo Olympics.
Dromoland President’s Prize for Stephen Bergin
President Con Woods’ prize was played for at Dromoland Castle golf club at the weekend when the winner was Stephen Bergin with 63 and he had two to spare over Nicki Duggan with Cian Connellan a further shot back in third spot.
Extra toilets for Fanore & Kilkee in ‘staycation season’
Extra toilets are to be provided in Fanore and Kilkee as high numbers of visitors continue to choose Clare as their county of choice for domestic holidays.
Irish Water & EPA ‘failing to protect Kilkee’
Irish Water and the Environmental Protection Agency have been criticised for their “failure” to protect Kilkee.
Myths & taboos on menopause need to be dispelled – Clare councillors
Female councillors in Clare have spoken of the need to remove taboos on conversations about menopause.
Dept of Health urged to use vaccination centres for HPV vaccine catch-up
*Kevin Brennan, Colin Brennan, Cllr Mary Howard, Bernie Brennan, Michael McTigue, Larry Brennan and Fergal Brennan at the unveiling of a memorial to Laura Brennan in Ennis. Photograph: John O’Neill Vaccination centres all over the country should be used as part of a ‘catch-up programme’ for the administration of the HPV vaccine, Clare councillors have …
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Shannon Airport filled with sense of excitement as international travel resumes
*Jack and Rita Fitzgibbon from Caherdavin, Limerick, boarding the first flight out of Shannon Airport following today’s lifting of travel restrictions. The couple were on their way to Gatwick, UK, this morning for the expected birth of their new Great Grandchild today in Surrey. A sense of excitement filled the air at Shannon Airport on …
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